UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology

10/28/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recently welcomed Kristina McMahan, Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Division of Adult Psychiatry. Get to know her more in this new faculty feature! 📰

Kristina McMahan, Ph.D.The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recently welcomed Kristina McMahan, Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Division of Adult Psychiatry.

10/20/2026

Opioid overdose has been a persistent public health crisis for decades, with the emergency department becoming a critical touchpoint for overdose survivors.

A new clinical trial at UAB, led by Li Li, M.D., Ph.D., is testing whether a proactive, bundled intervention delivered largely by phone and video can close this critical gap.

Opioid overdose has been a persistent public health crisis for decades, with the emergency department becoming a critical touchpoint for overdose survivors. However, most patients treated in an emergency department for an overdose never continue medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs) after they...

10/19/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recognized eight members for their outstanding work this year at the 2026 Chair Awards. Congratulations to all of our recipients! ⭐️

The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recognized eight members for their outstanding work this year in the 2026 Chair Awards.

10/16/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our next Project ECHO Depression Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at noon, led by Matthew Macaluso, D.O.

Register for this event and all our Fall 2026 Zoom clinics: https://buff.ly/eQZXHwV

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Kristine Lokken, Ph.D., president of the Alabama Psychological Association, on her election to a three-year term on the American Psychological Association’s Board of Professional Affairs.

The appointment provides an important opportunity for Alabama psychology to contribute to national conversations shaping the future of psychological practice, including professional standards, policies and priorities.

10/14/2026

Jennifer Lockman, Ph.D., was recently featured in UAB Medicine's "Take 5 Tuesday" examining the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence tools to support individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Ds7upOm

10/12/2026

Four faculty members in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology have received promotions, and one has received an award of tenure, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Congratulations! ⭐️

Four faculty members in the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology have received promotions, and one has received an award of tenure, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

10/08/2026

Matthew Macaluso, D.O., recently presented a grand rounds lecture at Henry Ford Health as part of the Congdon Lecture Series!

His presentation, “Physician Wellness, Burnout, and Depression,” focused on important challenges affecting physician well-being and mental health.

10/07/2026

Shinichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D., was recently featured in Vitamin Rush for his study that reveals an unexpected messenger connecting the brain and immune system.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/zWnqGCq

10/06/2026

Jennifer Lockman, Ph.D., of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, was recently featured by NPR discussing ChatGPT’s new Trusted Contact feature and its potential role in connecting people experiencing a mental health crisis with human support.

Read the full NPR story: https://buff.ly/8rvYZqj